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Cynda Williams

Cynda Williams

Actor · Born May 17, 1966 (60) · Chicago, Illinois, United States

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cynda Williams (born May 17, 1966) is an African American television and film actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cynda Williams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 17, 1966 (60)
From
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Works as
Actor
Titles
21 on MovieCove · 40 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28

What are Cynda Williams' films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 51st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
23%
Self
22%
Society
20%
Bonds
18%
Survival
10%
Power
7%
Ideas
1%
Community4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 19 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 6 · Dark 8

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 15 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 9 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 11 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 11 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles
Threshold guardian
1 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5
Herald
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
14
Melancholic
11
Bittersweet
7
Hopeful
6
Romantic
3
Other
16

How their films linger

Hopeful10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteInfuriating3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Cynda Williams' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 21 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Cynda Williams' titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

40 credits, 21 with a MovieCove page.

  • Kings of L.A.(2023)

    as Yolie

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Life Ain't Like the Movies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Pat Mills

  • Mad as Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Detective Briggs

  • The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater(2020)

    as Deb

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Black Privilege(2019)

    as Alderwoman Tyrina

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Ray Meets Helen(2017)

    as Doctor Harris

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • A Chance in the World(2017)

    as Ruby Dottin

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin(2017)

    as D'orothea Wilson

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • 72 Hours(2015)

    as Liyah

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Temporary File (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Tammy

  • Turning Point(2012)

    as Dede Johnson

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Beautiful Loser (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Denice

  • Divine Intervention (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sister Grier

  • When Do We Eat?(2005)

    as Grace

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • With or Without You(2003)

    as Cheri Fonteno

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • MacArthur Park (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Alicia

  • March (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Angela Walsh

  • Hidden Blessings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Brandy Taylor

  • The Courage to Love(2000)

    as Cecelia Delille

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Introducing Dorothy Dandridge(1999)

    as Vivian Dandridge

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Stingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Madeline

  • Relax... It's Just Sex(1998)

    as Sarina

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Caught Up(1998)

    as Trish / Vanessa

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Liz Odis

  • Spirit Lost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Arabella

  • Gang in Blue(1996)

    as Anita Boyard

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Sweeper(1996)

    as Diane

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Black Rose of Harlem(1996)

    as Georgia

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Tales of Erotica (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Davida Urked (segment 'Wet')

  • Condition Red (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Gidell Ryan

  • The Tie That Binds(1995)

    as Lisa-Marie Chandler

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Marker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Wet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Davida Urked

  • Peace and Quiet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Mary Jones

  • Tales of the City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · as D'orothea Wilson

  • Fallen Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Deletha

  • The Killing Box(1993)

    as Rebecca

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • One False Move(1991)

    as Fantasia / Lila

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Mo' Better Blues(1990)

    as Clarke Bentancourt

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • American Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as D'orothea Wilson

Career shape

Star power in the 84th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 39 titles from 1982 to 2023; peak year 1999.

Biggest box office

Mo' Better Blues (1990)

$16M worldwide

Highest rated

One False Move (1991)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Mo' Better Blues (1990)

Film career

19822023

Peak 1999 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting39 of 39: 39 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score40th

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s20 · acting2000s8 · acting2010s6 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Cynda Williams' films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 19 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 19

Midcredits score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 21 titles are Mixed.

  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Kings of L.A. (2023)

98th percentile spread · 46% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

One False Move (1991)

Midcredits 86th · 73% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 37. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Cynda Williams' work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 44 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Cynda Williams work with?

People who share at least 2 of Cynda Williams' MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Steven J. Wolfe shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Producers